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Lu

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: October 18
Origin: Latin. Meaning: luminous, born of light.
from Latin 'lux, lucis': light.

Name day for Lu

October 18

Why this day? Lu is a short form of Lucile, and shares its name day.

Lu is celebrated in the United States, Spain, Brazil and Germany on August 12; France and Italy on October 18; Argentina on December 13.

The story of the name Lu

Lu is a short form of Lucile. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — luminous, born of light, and shares its name day, October 18.

On birth records, Lu is rarely written as such: the Lus are Luciles (37,710 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lucile page. Lu is also a short form of Luna, Luca, Luka.

Frequently asked questions about Lu

What does Lu mean?

Lu is a short form of Lucile, which means luminous, born of light.

When is Lu's name day?

October 18, together with Lucile: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lu a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Lucile.

Lu's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Lu

Top 10

  1. Lyo96%
  2. Anabela96%
  3. Elsie96%
  4. Justi96%
  5. Lanie96%
  6. Mellie96%
  7. Lora96%
  8. Meva96%
  9. Mandine96%
  10. Clémentin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Nono42%
  2. Jeannou42%
  3. Sixte42%
  4. Aubert42%
  5. Atilla42%
  6. Elon42%
  7. Manfred42%
  8. Jano42%
  9. Othon42%
  10. Prudent43%

Love potential for Lu

Bottom 10

  1. Lee42%
  2. Bronislaw42%
  3. Wilhelm42%
  4. Ulric42%
  5. Van42%
  6. Volkan42%
  7. Paris42%
  8. Moktar42%
  9. Bogdan42%
  10. Wladimir42%

Professional potential for Lu

Bottom 10

  1. Jahyan42%
  2. Skander42%
  3. Cala42%
  4. Van42%
  5. Shade42%
  6. Carlita42%
  7. Fahd42%
  8. Octavia42%
  9. Hermione42%
  10. Kali42%

Crush potential for Lu

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